Auditions for Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS Directed by Neil Scheibelhut Choreographer - Melanie Leibold Stage Manager - Julie Case Monday, July 21st Tuesday. July 22nd 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CALLBACKS: Thursday, July 24th 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM The Brecksville Theatre 49 Public Square Brecksville, Ohio Click HERE to Sign Up for Auditions! [1] WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare 32 bars (about 60-90 seconds) of a song in the style of the show, and bring notated sheet music for your selection, as an accompanist will be provided. WHAT TO BRING: * A theatre resume is recommended, but it is not required. * A headshot is not required, but if you wish to provide one, we will gladly accept it. Be prepared to have your photograph taken when you sign in on your audition day. * A list of any conflicts you may have during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be allowed for tech week or show dates. WHAT TO EXPECT: For auditions, you will check in, fill out a small amount of paperwork, and then perform your audition piece. Expect to be at the theatre for about an hour. For callbacks, there will be a dance call for everyone, then you will run a song or two from the show based on the role you were called back for. After that, the director will group people together and have you perform some cold reads from show scripts that will be provided. Expect to be at the theatre for two to three hours. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Read through will be Sunday, September 28th Rehearsals will begin Monday, September 29th, and will generally follow a Monday thru Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm schedule. Tech week will begin on Sunday, November 30th, and run through Thursday, December 4th. SHOW DATES: Opening Weekend: December 5, 6, 7 Second Weekend: December 12, 13, 14 Closing Weekend: December 19, 20, 21 CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: Please note that with the exception of Susan Waverly, all ages listed are a generalization and will not be strictly adhered to when casting. BOB WALLACE - (late 20's to mid 30's) A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song-and-dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily and is a born leader, but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite his occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love. * A superb singer with a crooning style who moves very well. Baritone. PHIL DAVIS - (late 20's to mid 30's) The fun-loving, go-getting song-and-dance partner of the team of Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator and incorrigible ladies' man who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm and sex appeal. * Strongjazz and tap-dancing needed-a song-and-dance comic performer. Bari-Tenor. BETTY HAYNES - (mid to late 20's) The sensible, responsible half of the upcoming song-and-dance team, The Haynes Sisters. Destined to be a star in her own right, she is nonetheless hesitant to take the spotlight for herself. A woman of decent, upstanding principles, she is devoted to her younger sister. Like Bob, she hides her yearning for true love under a protective shell. * A female singer of quiet beauty and charm with a rich chest mix sound and a soprano extension. Must move well. JUDY HAYNES - (early 20's) The younger, more ambitious, slightly scheming Haynes sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is sexy and flirty - a winning charmer whom no man can resist. * Strong jazz and tap dancing needed - a major song-and-dance performer. Chest Mix. GENERAL HENRY WAVERLY - (late 50's to mid 60's) A retired U.S. Army General, adjusting to returning to civilian life in post World War II America. Once a powerful leader, he now struggles to run an Inn in Vermont. He remains a man of great principle and dignity. Beneath his curmudgeonly military exterior lies a warm, compassionate man in need of family and love. * With the exception of one line, a non-singing role. MARTHA WATSON - (late 40's to mid 60's) Once a Broadway star, now the general's housekeeper at the Inn. Martha has a very dry, wry, wisecracking sense of humor. Bighearted but completely unsentimental, she runs the General's life in spite of his protestations. She is an irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other guy's best interests. * A winning, appealing character-comedienne with a clarion belt voice. SUSAN WAVERLY - (9-12 years old to play 9 years old) The General's granddaughter, Susan is a lovable and outgoing real kid. She is very smart, wise beyond her years, and cares deeply about her grandfather. Once bitten hard by the showbiz bug, she demonstrates everything that is winning in the ultimate child performer. * She must have an excellent belt voice, and be able to move well. RALPH SHELDRAKE- (mid to late 30's) Army buddy of Bob and Phil's, now a major television executive with the Ed Sullivan Show. Fast-talking, New York professional. * A Baritone. EZEKIEL FOSTER- (mid 40's to late S0's) The ultimate taciturn New Englander, who helps out at the inn and takes life at a very slow pace. MIKE-(mid 20's to late 30's) Bob and Phil's stage manager. Has a tendency to be over-dramatic and completely hysterical, but will get things done. Never seen without his whistle and clipboard, which he uses to attempt to keep order. ALL OTHER ROLES WILL BE CAST FROM THE ENSEMBLE Click HERE to Sign Up for Auditions! 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